In frontier markets, every interface between contractors is a place where schedule, cost and reliability leak away. Equipment from one party, construction from another and O&M from a third means nobody owns the outcome. USP&E delivers the full lifecycle as one programme.
The lifecycle, end to end
Equipment supply
Verified new and surplus turbines, engines and balance of plant from USP&E inventory or OEM order.
Engineering
Feasibility, owner’s engineering and detailed design for your fuel, climate and grid.
EPC
Procurement, construction, QA/QC and commissioning under one point of accountability.
O&M
Operations, maintenance, spares and local training for the life of the plant.
Why frontier Africa punishes split contracts
Remote logistics, weak grids and thin local supply chains magnify every handover gap. When the fuel train does not match the engines, or the switchgear does not match the protection study, someone has to pay to fix it. With one accountable contractor, that question never comes up.
Tied to your programme
Whether you are building HFO baseload, modular gas turbines or gas engine stations, the same EPC and O&M team carries the project from concept to long-term operation. Read more about USP&E EPC and O&M.
Questions to ask any EPC and O&M bidder
- Who owns performance after COD, and how is it measured?
- Where are your engineers based, and how fast can they reach site?
- How do you verify used or surplus equipment?
- What does your commissioning evidence pack contain?
- How do you train and hand over to local staff?
- Which certifications and compliance policies apply?
Compliance you can check
USP&E works under ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified systems and publishes its FCPA and OFAC compliance policy.
Proof from recent work
Mining · Mali
Barrick Gold, Loulo-Gounkoto
USP&E refurbished the 104 MW power station, rebuilding more than 80 MW of Caterpillar CM32 engines and adding new zero-hour capacity.
Mining · Mali
Resolute Mining, Syama
USP&E installed and operated a 30 MW Caterpillar power station for the Syama gold mine.
Mining · Mauritania
Kinross Gold, Mauritania
USP&E delivered a Caterpillar backup power station for Kinross Gold’s large-scale mining operation.
Why owners choose USP&E
USP&E is a full-service engineering, EPC and O&M company, not a broker. One team designs, builds and runs your plant, so nothing falls between contracts.
Common questions
What does Extreme Ownership mean for my project?
It means one team takes responsibility for the outcome, from equipment to long-term operation, with no finger-pointing between contractors.
Does USP&E work across Africa?
Yes. USP&E has offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town and has delivered projects across the continent, backed by 400+ engineers and project managers.
How do inventory and EPC connect?
Equipment from USP&E inventory is verified, documented and integrated into the EPC design, so the machine and the plant are engineered together.
How do we engage?
Send your load, fuel, site and target dates to a USP&E engineer for a first view of options.
Facing a power challenge in Africa?
Tell us your load, fuel and timeline. An engineer will come back with options, not a sales pitch.